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Creative Ways to Use Quinoa

Beyond the Basic Bowl: Creative Ways to Use Quinoa

So you've jumped on the quinoa bandwagon (welcome to the club!), but you're getting tired of the same old quinoa-and-vegetables routine. I get it. Even superfoods can get boring when you're eating them the exact same way every single day. The good news? Quinoa is way more versatile than most people realize. There are some creative ways to use quinoa in your cooking. Chris and I have written about quinoa before and came up with some good ideas but you can always use more. Quinoa is a good source of vegetarian protein so it's worth trying to figure out ways to use it creatively. First up, let's talk breakfast. Quinoa porridge is a game-changer for anyone looking to switch up their morning routine. Cook quinoa in milk...

Amino Acids, Protein, and Creatine with Liz Plosser 181 be

Amino Acids, Protein, and Creatine with Liz Plosser

181 - Amino Acids, Protein, and Creatine with Liz Plosser Download | Play in New Window In episode 181, we talk with the former editor of Women's Health, Liz Possler, about the importance of protein and amino acids for women in midlife for aging well, maintaining muscle, losing weight, and for overall longevity. We discuss: Body composition and the importance of protein for muscle Muscle mass and women over 50 What's the right amount of protein to eat and ways to increase your protein What are amino acids and why they are so important to women over 50 Using supplements and protein powder to be sure you get enough Her experience of adding creatine to her daily regimen Why she uses and recommends Kion Links: Website: www.Lizplosser.com To get a 20% listener...

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Current Workout Routine

What’s Your Current Workout Routine?

I have been mixing up my current workout routine as we have moved from cold weather, to rainy weather and now entering summer hot humid weather. Besides doing the solo routine I've outlined below, I've been doing a lot of walking when the weather is nice and indoor exercise classes when it's raining or too humid.  This is what my current workout routine looks like right now: Monday/Wednesday/Friday routine Five to 10 minute warmup exercises - marching in place, tin man toe touches, side knees, skaters, inch worm push ups and modified jumping jacks. Weighted squats - I use an 18 pound kettlebell (AKA Blue kettlebell) and squat down slowly for a count of four, exhaling on the way up. i currently am doing four sets of 12 squats. Band Holds...

Vegetarian Protein

Getting Your Protein Fix: The Vegetarian Way

One of the first things people ask when you go vegetarian is, "But where do you get your protein?"  It's like they think protein only exists in chicken nuggets and steak. Spoiler alert: it doesn't! There's actually a whole world of delicious, protein-packed foods that don't involve any animals whatsoever. I’m not actually vegetarian so I don't get asked this question but I've been told this is a common question. I've also heard people say they can't go vegetarian because they can't get enough protein. I don't think that's true.  I’m trying to include more plants in my daily diet and that includes getting protein. I know there are plenty of protein sources that don’t include animals. Chris and I have discussed protein and written about...